A Hill Focus on Veterans AgencyThe Washington Post - June 24, 2014...certain amount of critical mass for the media and people on Capitol Hill to pay attention" to veterans issues, said AlexanderNicholson, legislative director for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. "That finally got breached, but at critical...

Glenn Close Joins Mental Health Advocates, Veterans, Law ...States News Service - December 18, 2013...bipartisan Excellence in Mental Health Act does just that by expanding access and improving the quality of care." AlexanderNicholson, Legislative Director, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, said: "This important legislation will further...

Activists Split over 'don't Ask, Don't Tell'The Washington Post - November 16, 2010...don't ask, don't tell," these groups said in a joint statement. Servicemembers United Executive Director AlexanderNicholson called any other strategy "lunacy." "It has been the position of the organizations that actually work on repealing...

Amid Battles to Protect Benefits, Gays Seek Equality.States News Service - November 23, 2011...spouse would not accrue to their spouse because they are not recognized by the federal government,"said Stokes. AlexanderNicholson, executive director of Servicemembers United, the largest organization of gay and lesbian...

3 in Air Force Seek Discharge Under Gay BanAP Online - June 27, 2011...sworn in on Friday. The repeal would take effect 60 days after certification.In a statement issued Monday, AlexanderNicholson, executive director of Servicemembers United, said it is shocking to see incidents of people "trying to force...

Lesbian Ex-cadet Giving Up West Point FightAP Online - April 27, 2011...London, Conn.; the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; and the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.AlexanderNicholson, executive director of Servicemembers United, an organization of gay and lesbian troops and veterans, said openly...